Lord Mahakala has three eyes that pierce through time. Dense brow and whiskers, the colour of Himalayan verdure. Nostrils flared and on the verge of spewing fire. His facial musculature contorted to make space for His bulging eyes and jaws, making for an image of profound wrath. And it is adharma, all that stands in the way of dharma, that births such wrath and the wielder of such wrath Himself. Note the colour gradient applied skilfully upon the different features of the difficult face.
In keeping with traditional Buddhist iconography, the Mahakala mask features a five-spired crown. The spires in question are but miniscule skulls with teeth and jaws bared, as ferocious as the deity upon whose brow they lie. Punctuated by the bodies of vicious snakes aplenty. The crown itself resembles a quantum of flame in terms of both colour and silhouette (crimson and the curves along the zenith). The pale orange infusion of colour and the singular grey strokes set off the impression of a roaring fire in keeping with the personality of Lord Mahakala.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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